Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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